1909 Antique Postcard Bellow The Falls Penitentiary in Distance Sioux Fall SD

1909 Antique Postcard Bellow The Falls Penitentiary in Distance Sioux Fall SD Made in Germany Posted Luxurious landscape almost resembling English Gardens. It includes the Big Sioux River in the foreground, and depicts the state penitentiary in a romantic style. The cartoonish colors emphasize the pink quartzite of the penitentiary walls. Perhaps, the dreamy depiction of the institution softened society’s opinions on parolees entering the community after being “healed and helped” at amarvelous refuge by the Department of Corrections. Overall condition: Antique/Vintage-Acceptable-Pre-owned. It has wear on the corners, dings/scratches/marks. You will receive the exact item on pictures (we don't use stock photos). Please zoom in pictures for details as they are also part of the description. Please message us with any questions prior to purchasing. Postcards are shipped in a rigid cardboard mailer with plastic sleeve. REASONABLE OFFERS WELCOME! Thank you for your interest! tags: vintage, postcard, antique, collectible, retro, 1900s, holiday, nontopographical, embossed, valentine, cupid, cherub, angel, love